The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides of

Most likely because this was the first time he had ever

always be her who initiated. She didn't

though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he

actions were testimony to this, and her heart warmed

But...

mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her cheek, she

was just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced

if Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how

eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he

to be an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted of our

one

be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing any communication from

[No problem]

voice echoed inside of his

It belonged to Ava.

can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you

"Got it."

shut

screen, Ryan took a pen from the side

be able to meet our

were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in

were of the lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required

weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that

group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein

mission complete, we can relax

dropped the pen on the table and reclined

stared at the

sure is

for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was

over his role that he understood

not think

felt his chest tighten whenever he thought

all this time had passed, he couldn't move on from

because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing

again did he want such a situation to

Ding—!

then, Ryan received a message. It

to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

couple of times as

he saw the words

to memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in a

'Calm down Ryan.'

rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his

[Okay.]

simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all

up from his seat

while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body.

I need to

***

"We're here."

stretched my

eyes while breathing

'Here I am.'

had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the same

feeling into words, but…it wasn't

felt like it was eating away

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